ROD Graduate Rotation Programme 2027
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Join our graduate rotation programme and gain the experience you need to become a well-rounded, professional engineer.
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Sandyford, D.18 and Woodford, D.17
Salary:
Competitive
Closing Date:
16/10/2026
Role Responsibilities
- Support project engineers and project technicians on assigned projects, fulfilling the project brief in an efficient, controlled, and safe manner.
- Support the project engineer in conducting design, reporting, contract documentation, checking, and contract implementation activity.
- Support senior engineering and administration personnel in their day-to-day activities.
- Attend site and supervise and monitor site activities where appropriate.
- Promote adherence to our systems and standards.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in civil, structural, or environmental engineering or equivalent (Minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent).
- Keen interest in the practical application of engineering.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
Desirable Qualifications
- Work experience in the industry.
About Roughan & O'Donovan
Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental, and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of over 260 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin, Cork, and Leeds offices.
Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme.
We aim to provide a workplace where people feel valued and their needs are understood. We offer a range of benefits designed to help our people thrive, including wellness initiatives, flexible working arrangements, and support during important life events.
We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing and cycling weekends to tag rugby, cycling challenges, and a weekly five-a-side, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.
Current Projects
- Cork Area Commuter Rail Phase Two
- Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
- Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co. Louth
- DART+ West
- BusConnects Dublin and BusConnects Cork
- Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road
- West Clare Railway Greenway
- Letterkenny Community Healthcare Facility
Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. We will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.
Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.
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Join our graduate rotation programme and gain the experience you need to become a well-rounded, professional engineer.
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Sandyford, D.18 and Woodford, D.17
Salary:
Competitive
Closing Date:
16/10/2026
Role Responsibilities
- Support project engineers and project technicians on assigned projects, fulfilling the project brief in an efficient, controlled, and safe manner.
- Support the project engineer in conducting design, reporting, contract documentation, checking, and contract implementation activity.
- Support senior engineering and administration personnel in their day-to-day activities.
- Attend site and supervise and monitor site activities where appropriate.
- Promote adherence to our systems and standards.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in civil, structural, or environmental engineering or equivalent (Minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent).
- Keen interest in the practical application of engineering.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
Desirable Qualifications
- Work experience in the industry.
About Roughan & O'Donovan
Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental, and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of over 260 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin, Cork, and Leeds offices.
Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme.
We aim to provide a workplace where people feel valued and their needs are understood. We offer a range of benefits designed to help our people thrive, including wellness initiatives, flexible working arrangements, and support during important life events.
We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing and cycling weekends to tag rugby, cycling challenges, and a weekly five-a-side, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.
Current Projects
- Cork Area Commuter Rail Phase Two
- Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
- Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co. Louth
- DART+ West
- BusConnects Dublin and BusConnects Cork
- Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road
- West Clare Railway Greenway
- Letterkenny Community Healthcare Facility
Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. We will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.
Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.
